County Executive Metzger Takes Action on Food Access Emergency Published on October 30, 2025 With no federal SNAP funding after Oct. 31 due to shutdown, Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger takes action on food access emergency. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Community Safety, County Executive, Health & Lifestyle
Ulster County Executive Urges Release of Detained New Paltz Resident Published on October 28, 2025 Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger sent a letter to the Newark ICE Field Office urging the immediate release of Ali Sajad Faqirzada, a New Paltz resident and full-time computer science student at Bard College, who is currently being held in detention despite being granted a Credible Fear determination by immigration authorities. Tagged as: , Announcements, County Executive
County Executive’s Recommendations to Fund Housing Projects Approved Published on October 21, 2025 The Ulster County Legislature has approved County Executive Jen Metzger’s recommendations to award $3.15 million in funding through the Housing Action Fund for seven affordable and supportive housing projects in Ulster County. Tagged as: , Announcements, County Executive, Housing
CE Metzger Invited to Testify at Roundtable on NY's Climate Targets Published on October 17, 2025 Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger was asked to provide testimony and participate in a virtual roundtable on Monday convened by New York State Senators Liz Krueger and Pete Harckham, the Chairs of the Senate Finance and Environmental Conservation Committees, respectively, to discuss steps that need to be taken to meet the emissions reduction targets of the NYS Climate Leadership and Community Pr Tagged as: , County Executive, Environment
County Executive Recommends Seven Projects for Funding through HAF Published on October 08, 2025 Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger has recommended $3.15 million in support from the Ulster County Housing Action Fund to support six affordable housing projects and one youth emergency housing project. Tagged as: , Announcements, County Executive, Housing
County Executive Metzger Appoints CJ Rioux as Commissioner of Finance Published on October 03, 2025 Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger today announced the appointment of CJ Rioux, CPA, as the County’s new Commissioner of Finance. Rioux brings nearly two decades of experience in public finance, accounting, and administration, including extensive service in Ulster County government and the State University of New York system. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, County Executive
County Exec Metzger Presents 2026 Budget Amid Federal Uncertainty Published on October 01, 2025 Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger delivered her 2026 Executive Budget Address today in Legislative Chambers, before County Legislators, department heads, local elected officials, union leaders, and community partners. The Executive Budget features targeted investments and flat property tax amid federal uncertainty. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, County Executive
Taking Action to Improve Conditions at Kingston Motel Published on September 30, 2025 Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger and Town of Ulster Supervisor Jim Quigley met this morning to address conditions at the Kingston Motel, where a number of families have been placed in emergency housing. The two met following an inspection of the motel by the Town of Ulster Building Department, and Supervisor Quigley outlined the process the Town will pursue to ensure all violations are correcte Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, County Executive
Ulster County Website Redesigned to Better Meet User Needs Published on September 18, 2025 Visitors to ulstercountyny.gov may have noticed a major upgrade: The County government website has been fully redesigned to better serve residents, municipalities, businesses, and visitors with a more modern, user-friendly experience. Tagged as: , Announcements, County Executive
County Executive Metzger Signs Four-Year Labor Agreement with UCSEA Published on August 27, 2025 On Monday, Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger, Ulster County Sheriff Juan Figueroa, and Ulster County Sheriff’s Employees Association President George MacDonald signed the 2025-2028 Ulster County Sheriff’s Employees Association (UCSEA) Contract Agreement. Tagged as: , County Executive